We are Mckenzie
River Trust
We protect special lands, restore natural systems, and connect people to places they care about.
- 6,700+ acres under our management
- 800,000 trees planted since 2009
- 13 miles of Salmon spawning streams restored
Success at Green Island
1,000 acres restored to natural beauty.
A robust ecosystem comprised of a rich mosaic of historic habitat
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Restoring Floodplain Function at Finn Rock
In 2021, McKenzie River Trust and partners from the US Forest Service and McKenzie Watershed Council will begin an in-stream restoration project on the Elk Creek Channel which flows through the north-eastern part of the property. This work will be messy, but the outcomes will:
- Increase wetland areas and aquatic habitat around the Elk Creek side-channel
- Slow and spread water across the floodplain to improve habitat for juvenile Spring Chinook Salmon
- Increase nesting habitat for Western Pond Turtles
- Address stream erosion issues and reconnect the Elk Creek channel to its historic floodplain, and,
- Create space for water to move, mitigating against flood related issues
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Begin the most exciting phase of your career with McKenzie River Trust.
Now Seeking a full-time Conservation director
Protected Lands
We protect more than 6,000 acres for fish, wildlife, and water quality in Western Oregon. See where we work.
From the Field
Long-Eared Owls Benefit from Conservation Efforts
Recently, McKenzie River Trust Board member, Bev Hollander, received a call from veterinarian, Ulrike Streicher, at Cascades Raptor Center wondering if McKenzie River Trust had any conservation properties in the
McKenzie River Trust
120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Suite 270
Eugene, OR 97401
Email the office at: mrt@mckenzieriver.org
Note: Office hours are currently limited due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Please contact us through email as much as possible.